The members of the International Hydropower Association have elected 18 industry leaders to serve on the Board for the 2025–27 term. Over the next two years, the Board will steer IHA’s work to advance sustainable hydropower worldwide.

The new Board will begin its mandate at the 2025 International Forum on Pumped Storage, taking place in Paris, France. The election drew candidates from every region around the world and resulted in a diverse group of hydropower experts with deep sector experience.

IHA Chief Executive Officer Eddie Rich said: “I would like to congratulate all our Board members, in particular those elected for the first time. The time is now to recognise sustainable hydropower’s critical role in the transition to a secure and reliable energy future.

“Hydropower’s ability to deliver secure, flexible and resilient power has never been more important. Our new Board will play a crucial role in strengthening hydropower’s contribution to building more future-proof energy systems.”

At its first meeting on 8 September, the Board will appoint a Chair and up to six Vice Chairs.  

The members elected to IHA’s board are:

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Africa

• Aida António Mabjaia, Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa  

• Anton-Louis Olivier, Serengeti Energy

• Lamu Audu, Mainstream Energy Solutions

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‍East Asia and Pacific

• Karen Atkinson, SMEC International Pty Ltd

• Li Yinsheng, China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG)

• Sharbini Suhaili, Sarawak Energy Berhad

• Tammy Chu, Hydro Tasmania

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Europe

• Emmanuelle Verger, EDF Hydro

• Enrique Sola, Iberdrola

• Frédéric Sauze, Andritz Hydro

• Joana Freitas, EDP

• Ivar Arne Børset, Statkraft

• Óli Sveinsson, Landsvirkjun

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North and Central America

• Dennis Hogan, AECOM

• Joël Thibert, Hydro-Québec

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South America

• Gabriel dos Santos Cruz Rocha, Worley

• Gil Maranhão Neto, ENGIE

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‍South and Central Asia

• Parveen Mittar Nanda, Greenko